| abrogate |
to abolish, repeal, or nullify by authority. |
| belabor |
to continue excessive efforts on or excessive discussion of. |
| contretemps |
an embarrassing or unfortunate happening; mishap; mischance. |
| electuary |
a drug mixed with honey, syrup, or the like to form a paste to be smeared on the teeth or gums of a sick animal. |
| epicure |
a person who has cultivated tastes, as in food or wine; connoisseur. |
| goad |
something that spurs a person to action; stimulus. |
| imbroglio |
a difficult, confused, or complicated situation, often involving a misunderstanding, disagreement, or quarrel. |
| impromptu |
without advance plan or preparation; spontaneously. |
| inchoate |
partially or imperfectly developed. |
| malfeasance |
an illegal act or wrongdoing, especially by a public official. |
| occlude |
to close or obstruct (a passage or opening, one's vision, or the like). |
| perilous |
causing or involving great danger; risky; hazardous. |
| recurve |
to bend or curve back or backward, as the ends of certain shooting bows. |
| stipple |
a method of painting, drawing, or engraving by applying small points, dots, or dabs to a surface. |
| transpose |
to exchange the position or order of (two things). |